Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Sound Card

Irish_PXzyan · Jan 29, 2008

Hey guys.

I wish to know something about this sound card:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=590&num=1

1: Is it worth it?

2: HOW do you install this? What slot does it go into??

thanks.

imperialreign · Jan 29, 2008

From what all I've read on them, they seem to be good cards, and work brilliantly with Razer's headset.

Comparatively, the card is a little better than the Creative Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Pro in audio quality, but is slightly slower than the Creative card.

I like the EMI shield they added - the Razer is the first card I've seen actually to include such a sheild.

Oh, and it's a PCI card - any avaiable PCI slot.

PVTCaboose1337 · Jan 29, 2008

That would be a PCI slot. I don't think it is the best soundcard tho.

Edit: I agree with above, also I have the headphones and if you are wondering about those, they are superb.

Irish_PXzyan · Jan 29, 2008

Well I will be buying on ebay..its 50% cheaper there!
I cant find the creative extreme gamer one that will deliver to Ireland

So Razer is the next choice.

Would you consider me buying this?

devguy · Jan 30, 2008

Irish_PXzyan said:
Well I will be buying on ebay..its 50% cheaper there!
I cant find the creative extreme gamer one that will deliver to Ireland
So Razer is the next choice.

Would you consider me buying this?

They went for $70 new on NewEgg about 4-5 days ago. That is why they are cheap right now. For under $80, I'd say they're worth it, but I wouldn't buy one simply because of the fact that my onboard supports DTS: Connect. If it didn't I'd totally go for one. Screw Creative, who refuses to allow for DTS: Connect or Dolby Digital: Live even on their high-end cards (you can go around I believe by using Auzentech Prelude drivers, but I'm not sure).

Irish_PXzyan · Jan 30, 2008

Do I need to be aware of anything before buying this?? like leads...mobo features?? This is the first time ever buying a sound card so this is all new to me.

If I MUST be aware of anything! please let me know!

PVTCaboose1337 · Jan 30, 2008

Only thing you need to know... don't plug your monitor into the DVI like looking port... It will fry.

Irish_PXzyan · Jan 30, 2008

ahhh because it looks like the dvi port from the GPU?? ouch that would suck!

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Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Sound Card

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